What UMBC is Doing

44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

Over 20 sustainability web tools to explore campus features, review green data, and measure your own impact

UMBC has a history of working to implement sustainable practices on campus while also researching sustainable opportunities in the classroom. These actions create and demonstrate positive social, economic, and environmental impacts both locally and globally. 

Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

Fair Trade @ UMBC

October is also Fair Trade Month!

Join the Office of Sustainability and Chartwell's in celebrating Fair Trade Month!  UMBC is a proud member of Fair Trade USA's Fair Trade Campaign!  Learn More Visit the Office of...

Posted: October 11, 2022, 8:12 AM

Happy Campus Sustainability Month!

Join us to celebrate sustainability all October!

Held every October, Campus Sustainability Month is an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. Throughout the month, colleges and universities organize events on campus and...

Posted: October 7, 2022, 10:44 AM

Call for members: Join the Climate Resilience Working Group!

Open to any member of the UMBC community

Are you interested in Climate Resilience? Do you want to work towards a more Resilient UMBC?  If these questions intriugue you then please join UMBC's Climate Action Working Group for Climate...

Posted: September 27, 2022, 10:01 AM